Hard Rock International (HRI) has unveiled plans to open its first Indian property in Goa in March 2015.
The current North 16 GOA Resort owned by Convention Hotels India (CHI) will be transformed into the Hard Rock Hotel Goa, according to the brand.
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Located in the heart of Calangute, the 135-room property is near to the area’s famed beach and Goa International Airport.
The boutique property will feature a premium three-meal restaurant, room service, open-air pool and outdoor courtyard area, complemented by a poolside bar and grill.
In addition, the new hotel will offer brand-wide amenities such as a Body Rock workout facility and a Rock Shop, featuring merchandise and meeting and event space.
Hard Rock International CEO Hamish Dodds said: "The Hard Rock Hotel Goa will be located in a destination rich in culture and entertainment, and sharing the same vibrant, free spirit of the Hard Rock brand."
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By GlobalDataSpectra Hotels & Resorts, a joint venture of CHI and Spectra Hospitality Services, will manage the new hotel.
Hard Rock owns operates and franchises cafes in iconic cities such as London, New York, San Francisco, Sydney and Dubai, as well as owns, licenses and manages hotel/casino properties across the globe.
The brand has 194 venues in 60 countries, which include 148 cafes, 21 hotels and ten casinos.
Image: Hard Rock Hotel Goa is due to open in March 2015. Photo: courtesy of Hard Rock Cafe International, Inc.
